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This position sets out our expectations of duty holders for work-related health under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA) , the Health and Safety at Work (General Risk and Workplace Management) Regulations 2016, and Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017.
A to Z topics and industries > Work-related health > Our position on work-related health
This position sets out our expectations of duty holders in following the work-related health requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA) and the Health and Safety at Work (General Risk and Workplace Management) Regulations 2016.
Laws and regulations > Operational policy framework > WorkSafe positions > Work-related health
Learn about the Act and Regulations that inform how we regulate hazardous substances.
A to Z topics and industries > Hazardous substances > Hazardous Substances Regulations > What is the law?
We enforce the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA) and the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations in our work with Major Hazard Facilities, along with other industry specific regulations
A to Z topics and industries > Major hazard facilities > MHF regulatory framework
Guidance for businesses, commercial and residential landlords, body corporates, and information on asbestos management plans.
A to Z topics and industries > Asbestos > Managing asbestos in your building or workplace – for PCBUs
Read about what different roles EPA and WorkSafe have under the law.
A to Z topics and industries > Hazardous substances > Hazardous Substances Regulations > Role of EPA and WorkSafe
Work-related health is about the impact work can have on people’s health.
A to Z topics and industries > Work-related health
The New Zealand Mining Board of Examiners is concerned about the number of certificate of competence (CoC) applicants that are being failed because they are unable to demonstrate they have the ability and knowledge required to maintain a safe work environment, using the four competency areas examined:
• operating and safety systems
• legislation
• leadership and,
• emergency management.
A to Z topics and industries > Extractives > Certificates of Competence and Continuing Professional Development > News and updates > Feedback on oral examinations
This guidance provides information about personal protective equipment (PPE) for working with or near asbestos.
A to Z topics and industries > Asbestos > Protective clothing and equipment for working with or near asbestos
Good practice to help site operators identify and manage the risks associated with dispensing petrol/fuel at unattended refuelling sites.
A to Z topics and industries > Hazardous substances > Guidance > Industry guidance > Service stations > Unattended refuelling sites
This policy clarifies how we’ll respond to situations involving hazardous substances that may justify the use of certain Acts' imminent danger powers and/or emergency powers.
Laws and regulations > Operational policy framework > Operational policies > How we respond to hazardous substances emergencies
This policy sets out how we use our authority to approve methods for managing the risk associated with asbestos at workplaces and how we treat these methods once approved.
Laws and regulations > Operational policy framework > Operational policies > How we approve methods for working with asbestos
This position sets out our expectations of duty holders for work-related health under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA) , the Health and Safety at Work (General Risk and Workplace Management) Regulations 2016, and Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017.
This general risk and workplace management safe work instrument complements the General Risk and Workplace Management Regulations 2016.
Laws and regulations > Safe Work Instruments > General Risk and Workplace Management - Safe Work Instrument
Obligations and rights under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA) and Health and Safety at Work (General Risk and Workplace Management) Regulations 2016 (GRWM Regulations).
A to Z topics and industries > Health and exposure monitoring > Workplace exposure standards and biological exposure indices > Regulations, legal requirements and rights
Part 2 of the guidance on the Health and Safety at Work (General Risk and Workplace Management) Regulations 2016.
Managing health and safety > Businesses > General requirements for workplaces > General risk and workplace management - part 2
Part 1 of guidance on the Health and Safety at Work (General Risk and Workplace Management) Regulations 2016.
Managing health and safety > Businesses > General requirements for workplaces > General risk and workplace management - part 1
For PCBUs to work out, based on the hazardous substances they use, make, or hold: whether they require a ‘hazardous substance location’ (HSL), or whether they will need a location compliance certificate (LCC).
A to Z topics and industries > Hazardous substances > Guidance > How to use the quantity-ratio sum (QRS) to work out whether a workplace requires a ‘hazardous substance location’ (HSL) or a location compliance certificate (LCC)
Hazardous substances are widely used across New Zealand workplaces, so it’s important to know the risks and how to protect people from harm. This brochure explains ten key things you need to know and do.
A to Z topics and industries > Hazardous substances > Managing your hazardous substances > What the Hazardous Substances Regulations mean for you
PCBUs must involve their workers in workplace health and safety. It is easier to achieve a safe and healthy workplace when everybody works together to identify hazards and risks, and find solutions.
The Major Hazard Facilities Regulations 2016 set out additional engagement and participation requirements for operators of major hazard facilities.
Managing health and safety > Businesses > Working with other businesses > Major Hazard Facilities – additional duties
There are certain health and safety requirements for workplaces that all persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) must meet.
Managing health and safety > Businesses > General requirements for workplaces
The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 is New Zealand's workplace health and safety law. It came into effect on 4 April 2016.
Laws and regulations > Acts > Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
This safe work instrument is approved under section 227 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 by the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety, being satisfied that—
Laws and regulations > Safe Work Instruments > Hazardous Substances – Safe Work Instruments > Additional and Modified Requirements for Specified Class 6 and 8 Substances – Safe Work Instrument 2017
An HSR can issue a Provisional Improvement Notice (PIN) if they believe a person is breaking the law or likely to break the law.
Managing health and safety > Health and Safety Representatives > Provisional improvement notice (PIN)
PCBUs must engage with their workers on workplace health and safety matters, and have effective worker participation practices in place. This helps you to make better decisions and keep your people and workplace safe.
For mine operators, the Health and Safety at Work (Mining Operations and Quarrying Operations) Regulations 2016 (MOQO Regulations) place additional legal requirements around worker participation and representation.
Managing health and safety > Businesses > Working with other businesses > Extractives sector – additional duties
This Approved Code of Practice sets out WorkSafe New Zealand’s (WorkSafe) expectations about how to comply with asbestos health and safety law, including the Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016.
A to Z topics and industries > Asbestos > Management and removal of asbestos
You may require a location compliance certificate if you have explosive, flammable, oxidising, toxic or corrosive substances and the quantity exceeds the thresholds specified in the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017.
A to Z topics and industries > Hazardous substances > Certification, authorisation, approvals and licensing > Certification of sites > Location compliance certificates
You must provide an annual report to us if, at any time in a year, sodium fluoroacetate (1080) is present in your workplace, including if your workplace is a laboratory. The report must be provided by 31 March for the preceding calendar year.
A to Z topics and industries > Hazardous substances > Certification, authorisation, approvals and licensing > Sodium fluoroacetate (1080) > 1080 annual reporting
The Health and Safety at Work Act Regulations are intended to support businesses to understand what they need to do to comply with the general duties of the Act.
Laws and regulations > Regulations > Regulations at a glance
The Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations apply to laboratories. However, those involved in research and development, teaching and analytical testing have a different set of requirements to laboratories not involved in these areas.
A to Z topics and industries > Hazardous substances > Guidance > Industry guidance > Laboratories
Answers to questions about obtaining a certified safety management system under the Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016
A to Z topics and industries > Asbestos > Asbestos licensing > Asbestos certified safety management system FAQs
This policy clarification explains the requirements of Part 13 of the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017 that apply to the storage of liquid and solid class 6 (toxic) and class 8 (corrosive) substances above prescribed thresholds.
Laws and regulations > Operational policy framework > Operational policies > Policy clarification: Storing Class 6 and 8 Hazardous Substances
Codes of practice approved under the HSNO Act continue to provide useful information.
A to Z topics and industries > Hazardous substances > Guidance > HSNO codes of practice for hazardous substances
Answers to questions about the responsibilities of property managers and owners, and body corporates under the Health and Safety at Work Act, the Gas (Safety & Measurement) Regulations and Electricity (Safety) Regulations.
Managing health and safety > Getting started > Frequently asked questions (FAQs) > Property management FAQs
This guide gives you a summary of the amounts (thresholds) of substances with certain classifications that activate a particular control.
A to Z topics and industries > Hazardous substances > Guidance > Hazardous substances that activate key safety controls
The quick guide provides information on the key changes introduced by the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017.
A to Z topics and industries > Hazardous substances > Guidance > Guides to changes
This guide is primarily aimed at the arboriculture industry. It provides guidance on how to safely climb, prune, trim, maintain and remove trees, cut brush and for using equipment. It does not provide advice on electrical hazards.
A to Z topics and industries > Forestry > Health and safety in the arboriculture industry > Safety and health in arboriculture
Get familiar with the terms used within the workplace exposure standard (WES) and biological exposure indices (BEI).
A to Z topics and industries > Health and exposure monitoring > Workplace exposure standards and biological exposure indices > Glossary and notations
This practical guide provides information on how to manage hazardous substances in your workplace safely.
A to Z topics and industries > Hazardous substances > Guidance > Your practical guide to working safely with hazardous substances
Improper use of metalwork machinery is a frequent cause of workplace amputations, manual handling and crush injuries, and fractures to the fingers, hands and arms.
A to Z topics and industries > Machinery > Metalwork machinery
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